Lee Ving | |
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![]() Ving performing with Fear on the 2010 Warped Tour | |
Background information | |
Birth name | Lee James Jude Capallero |
Born | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | April 10, 1950
Genres | Hardcore punk, blues, country |
Occupation(s) | Musician, actor |
Instrument(s) | Vocals, guitar |
Years active | 1968–present |
Labels | Slash, Fear, Sector 2 |
Website | fearleeving |
Lee James Jude Capallero[1] (born April 10, 1950[2][3][additional citation(s) needed]), also known as Lee Ving, is an American guitarist, singer, and actor. Ving is the frontman of the Los Angeles-based hardcore punk band Fear. As an actor, Ving played topless club owner Johnny C. in Flashdance (1983), motorcycle gang leader Greer in Streets of Fire (1984) and murder victim Mr. Boddy in the murder mystery film Clue (1985).[4][5][6] He also played the Installer in the movie Wild Life The Wild Life (film) with Christopher Penn